An announcement that saw mile long queues outside stores on the day of the launch, this collaboration between Audemars Piguet and Swatch ranks high in the design coups of all times. A disruptive pocket watch available in eight models, it can be worn in a multitude of different ways – be it around the neck, on the wrist, in the pocket or simply attached to a handbag. It comes in three lanyard lengths and a small removable stand that lets you turn it into a desk watch.
In the Lépine-style pocket watch, the winding crown is positioned at 12 o’clock
The hour and minute hands and hour markers are coated with Grade A Super-LumiNova® for optimal night-time readability
A collection of eight colorful Bioceramic models, they are available in a pocket watch format inspired by the Swatch POP
One of the pieces features a cherry red octagonal bezel and eight pink hexagonal screws, a truly pop culture moment in time with a sapphire crystal for better scratch resistance
The collection features a fun pop art–inspired print that brings joyful boldness together with fine watchmaking, solidifying creativity in the form of a watch
All eight Royal Pop models feature the “Petite Tapisserie” dial pattern and octagonal bezel with its eight hexagonal screws, a signature in its own right
The design is a nod to the iconic Royal Oak collection by Audemars Piguet, with the “Petite Tapisserie” dial pattern and the octagonal bezel being the hallmarks of the pieces. Fitted with the custom barrel drum, which is the watch’s power reserve, the watches are truly energetic pieces of art. The entire collection features two sapphire crystals on the front and back of the case and is made from Bioceramic, comprising two-thirds ceramic powder and one-third bio-sourced material derived from castor oil, giving it a strength and smoothness that spells refined luxury.
All in the details Borrowing from the language of the octagonal bezel of the 1972 Royal Oak by Audemars Piguet, the Royal Pop features it in eight different hues
While the collaboration is seen as a coming together of luxury watchmakers with a view to making it accessible to everyone, whether it becomes an urban collectible, only time can tell.
